Quality Control Field Technician

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Lafarge is seeking a candidate to work within the quality control team to provide timely and accurate process control information, ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, perform pre-pour and post-pour checks, perform concrete testing and certify that completed products meet specifications. Daily adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is required, as well as ensuring all requirements are met to maintain certification to these standards. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians.

Responsibilities: 

Test and verify production concrete product as batched or on site.

Perform all necessary tasks related to testing and quality assurance.

Follows and ensures full compliance with LafargeHolcim Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies, as well as WorkSafe BC Regulations.

Follows and implements proper testing and reporting procedures per CSA.

Job Scope: 

The successful candidate shall be willing and able to perform all the duties as expected for a QC technician and will be scheduled on an as needed basis. Required duties include:

Implement the QC program (inspections, tests, completion of forms, etc.)

Perform all types of concrete tests as required at plant & or in field

Work closely with ready mix drivers to educate them on mixes, slumps, air contents, etc.

Perform aggregate sampling and burn offs

Run and maintain testing equipment

Perform equipment calibrations as required

Maintain records of testing documentation

Provide technical support to production staff

Advise production staff if testing shows any deficiencies and develop action plans as required

Fill out all paperwork manually and on computer spreadsheets as necessary

Ensure all operations and paperwork are in compliance with CSA

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications: 

2 years’ experience working in quality control/construction field

Experience working in the concrete industry is preferred

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification (certification must be obtained within 3-months of start date) or CCIL Concrete Certification (preferred)

Selection/awards will be given per Article 9.07/9.08

The applicant employee who has the greatest overall seniority, provided that such employee is reasonably competent to do the work

Notwithstanding the above, preference may be given to employees who have previously worked in the classification as a posted employee or trained employees who posted for a training position

Prerequisites:

Safety and results oriented

Strong product and production knowledge

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail

Have a basic understanding of the chemistry of concrete and its ingredients

Good mechanical aptitude and able to interpret technical drawings

Maintains composure in dealing with difficult situations

Able to sit, stand, climb and walk for extended periods of time as necessary

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Able to work in an industrial environment that may include dust, heat, loud noise, etc.

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Has basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic operating programs

Compensation:

Training Wage: $29.94/hr (per CBA) 

Wage $44.71/hr (per CBA)

The successful applicant for this position must work well in a team environment, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and continuously improve their own personal performance as well as the performance of the broader GVA market.

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing, background checks consisting of employment verification, education verification, and a criminal record check may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.